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Prickly heat in the baby is a problem in the skin that often attacks the baby’s skin. This can cause discomfort and fuss, and of course make the father of the mother becomes worried. Various attempts to overcome the prickly heat of the baby may have been tried, but is it appropriate? Before we try to overcome prickly heat, it is very important to know the characteristics, the symptoms, and the causes. Nothing else and not so that we do the right to and can eliminate prickly heat without any recurrence. We also have to be careful because the baby’s skin is very sensitive, then the safety of the use of drugs prickly babies should be considered carefully.

Definition of miliaria

Prickly Heat In The baby in medical terms is called Miliaria. In fact, this does not only happen to babies but also can occur in adults. However, because baby’s skin is more sensitive than adults, it is more common in infants. Miliaria occurs when the pores of the skin (sweat ducts) are blocked so that the sweat trapped under the skin as a result arises inflammation. Symptoms and signs ranging from a shallow rash to deep and red, and itchy spots. Prickly heat can usually heal by itself. But in severe cases, it often requires medical treatment. As for the first aid, we can overcome prickly heat in the baby by making the skin cool and cool and prevent sweating.

The Symptoms of Miliaria

The characteristics and symptoms of prickly heat in infants include:
1. Often appear in the neck, chest, and shoulders.
2. There are three forms of prickly heat, from the lightest to the heavy:

Miliaria Kristalina

Occurs in the uppermost (superficial) skin layers, characterized by a small, watery bouncy shine that appears to be shiny within itself within 1 to 2 days of its appearance. This sweatpant usually does not cause itching and is not reddish.

Diphtheria is a contagious infection caused by Corynebacterium bacteria …

ie bacteria that spread the disease through particles in the air, personal objects, and contaminated household appliances. These bacteria produce harmful toxins if they spread to other parts of the body. Symptoms include a sore throat, fever, and formation of the lining of the tonsils and throat. In severe cases, the infection may spread to other organs such as the heart and nervous system. Some patients also develop skin infections. Many infections occur in developing countries including one of Indonesia, where the number of public awareness of vaccination is still low. Almost all cases of death are experienced by children.

Of course, many of us who think Diphtheria only attack children. Though this disease can attack anyone even you-you are 20 years and over. Especially if you when small ever skip vaccine.

To combat the occurrence of diphtheria outbreaks, the government now provides ORI (Outbreak Response Immunization) or immunization handling of extraordinary events in areas affected by diphtheria. The program will be held regularly on December 11, 2017, January 11, 2018, and July 11, 2018.

Diphtheria affects infants and children more. Because of their low immune levels. Plus the lack of awareness of parents to give diphtheria vaccine.

Then, do adults still need to get Diphtheria vaccine?

The emergence of cases of diphtheria in adults is largely due to not being vaccinated or immunization status that is complete since childhood. That’s why you need to make sure you’ve received diphtheria vaccine or not. If it is not, then you still have to be immunized again to prevent this disease.

diphtheria vaccine there are several types. Starting with DPT (diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus) given to infants, DPT combo (DPT with a combination of HIB and Hepatitis B or Polio), there is also Td (Tetanus-diphtheria) for toddlers and adults, and Tdap (Tetanus-diphtheria -and acellular pertussis) that can be applied to children to adulthood.

Ideally, diphtheria vaccine is given three doses from the age of two to the age of 18 (age 5, 10-12, and 18 years). After that, this vaccine will be more effective if given every 10 years during a lifetime. Why? Therefore, the vaccine is only able to provide protection for 10 years, so after 10 years should be given a booster or amplifier.

Vaccine administration was performed on:

– Adults who have never received Td vaccine or immature status immunization, given 1 dose of Tdap vaccine followed by Td vaccine as a booster every 10 years.
– Adults who are not immunized, given the first two doses with a range of 4 weeks and a third dose was given after 6 to 12 months of the second dose
– Adults who have not completed three doses of primary TD vaccine given the remaining unmet dose